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SIG IS A boy in a coastal tribe, the Storn, long ago in a Northern land. On the day of the wolf hunt, the life of the tribe changes forever, for Sig rescues a small girl, more like the wolves who shelter her than a human. Sig’s family adopts her and names her Mouse, and he becomes a loyal brother to this girl with mysterious powers and a secret past. The shocking discovery of Mouse’s true identity brings to life a terrifying legend and leads to war, betrayal, and Sig’s coming of age as he finds the wit and courage to save his tribe.

“Like an ancient cave painting come to life, Sedgwick’s tale of dark enchantment depicts a primitive tribe in a north country.”—Publishers Weekly, Starred

“Will . . . find a solid readership among historical fiction fans, thanks to the fast pace, hint of magic, and satisfyingly enigmatic
conclusion.”—Booklist

“Employing a lean narrative voice and writing in short chapters that encourage page turning, Sedgwick draws readers along . . . rich, involving, and vivifying.”—School Librabry Journal, Starred

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5.0 out of 5 stars Brooding atmosphere. . .
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 16, 2005

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Unlike some reviewers, I don’t ascribe to the idea that a fantasy novel has to be long in order to be good. This novel is not long; moreover, many of the individual chapters are very short. So what ? I feel Sedgwick achieves what he’s trying to do, namely, to write a fantasy novel rich in atmosphere and relationships. The world evoked is definitely Scandinavian, though not rooted in an actual-on-the-map place. The Storn tribe are under threat from within and without. It is a coming-of-age story-Sigurd starts off as a young boy but is quickly propelled into maturity. It is also a magic story-a girl brought up by wolves, a sealed box with unusual powers. Among battles, there is friendship and loyalty.The characters are believable, flesh-and-blood-warts-and-all.
In short, this is good compelling writing, and it has whetted my appetite for more novels-however short-by Marcus Sedgwick.

About Marcus Sedgwick Author Of The Dark Horse pdf Book

MARCUS SEDGWICK Author Of The Dark Horse pdf Book was born and raised in East Kent in the south-east of England. He now lives in the French Alps.

He is the winner of many prizes, most notably the 2014 Michael L. Printz Award for his novel Midwinterblood. Marcus has also received two Printz Honors, for Revolver in 2011 and The Ghosts of Heaven in 2016, giving him the most citations to date for America’s most prestigious book prize for writing for young adults. Other notable award winning books include Floodland, Marcus’ first novel, which won the Branford-Boase Award in 2001, a prize for the best debut novel for children published in the UK each year; My Swordhand is Singing, which won the Booktrust Teenage Prize for 2007, and Lunatics and Luck, part of The Raven Mysteries series, which won a Blue Peter Book Award in 2011.

His books have been shortlisted for over forty other awards, including the Carnegie Medal (seven times), the Edgar Allan Poe Award (twice) and the Guardian Children’s Fiction Prize (four times). He has been nominated for the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award three times, in 2016, 2017 and 2018.

Marcus was Writer in Residence at Bath Spa University for three years, reviews for The Guardian newspaper and teaches creative writing at Arvon and Ty Newydd. He has judged numerous books awards, including the Guardian Children’s Fiction Prize and the Costa Book Awards. He has illustrated some of his books, and has provided wood-engravings for a couple of private press books.